lunes, 30 de enero de 2017

Scarlet Fever | Disease of the Week | CDC

Scarlet Fever | Disease of the Week | CDC

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Scarlet Fever

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Key Facts

  • Although anyone can get scarlet fever, it usually affects children between 5 and 15 years old.
  • If you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes after touching something that has group A strep bacteria on it, you may become ill.
  • Doctors treat scarlet fever with antibiotics.
  • Common symptoms of scarlet fever include sore throat with painful swallowing, fever (101° F or above), and a red rash.
  • Protect yourself and others by washing your hands often and not sharing eating utensils or other personal items.
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Scarlet Fever

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